We got a little spurt at the end of the first half, and I think that helped us a little bit. It woke us up.

We just didn't come ready to play. They came out and got us early, and they were very tenacious on the boards.

None of us were prepared for a grand coalition. There was quite a lot to get over, and that's what we did in the past few weeks.

Naturally, this was not easy for us, but we see the need to do something here.

I think Billy has really understood his role, as far as what the team needs from him, and I think now he feels comfortable in that role. Overall, he?s becoming a more complete player at both ends of the court.

He tries to play within himself. ... He may take a bad shot here and there, but he likes to try to make things happen. He?s worked hard on his game, and I think it?s paid off this year.